The teams exchanged six point runs to start the game and the lead changed hands five times on the night as neither team was able to get on a run.  Pelican Rapids led 19-18 at the half and the game was even at 35-35 at the end of regulation.  Leading by two points with 40 seconds to go, the Vikings committed a turnover that led to Barnesville scoring the tying basket.  Another Pelican Rapids turnover setup a game winning 3 point attempt by the Trojans that missed, forcing the overtime session.

Barnesville scored the first two points of OT, however, Pelican Rapids finished on an 11-2 run, making 9-of-10 free throws in the period.  Anna Stephenson was 6-for-6 from the line and scored 8 of her 22 points in overtime.  Overall she made 9-of-11 foul shots in the game.  She also had 6 rebounds and 4 assists.  Greta Tollefson recorded a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds.  Allie Haiby pulled down 5 boards for the lady Vikings.

Barnesville was led by 7 points each from Samantha Passa and Lexi Bolgrean.  Lauren Halvorson added 6 points and 8 rebounds, Kenzie Skogen scored 6 points and Emily Smith finished with 4 points and 8 boards.

The Vikings (19-1) will try to defend the Section title they won a year ago when they play Fergus Falls (18-3) in a rematch of that contest at 7:00pm Thursday in Perham.

Barnesville ends their season with a final record of 13-6.